Merle Norman

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: MN · File #1570426400

Filed: Jul 1, 2026

FDD Issued: May 14, 2026

Extracted: Aug 24, 2026

Analyzed

Franchisor Details

Name: Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc.

Address: 9130 Bellanca Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90045

Phone: (310) 337-2200

Website: www.merlenorman.com

Franchising Since: 1934

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Beauty & Personal Care

Franchise Fee

$0 (No franchise fee)

Royalty

Not disclosed

Total Investment

$48K - $263K

Initial Term

10 years

Renewable

Outlet Information

Total Outlets (2025)

757

Franchised

757

Opened (Last Year)

Closed (Last Year)

-44

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Not Disclosed

MNC does not make any representations about a franchisee's financial performance...

Legal History

Litigation: None

Bankruptcy: None

View filing:

Number	File name	Source State	Filing Date	Actions
1570426400	MN_36653-202605-06_merle-norman-cosmetics-inc.pdf Canonical 2026 analysis · newest filing	MN	Jul 1, 2026	Restricted
724244042	MN_33780-202504-06_merle-norman-cosmetics-inc.pdf Canonical 2025 analysis	MN	May 14, 2025	Restricted
638740	638740_merle-norman-cosmetics--inc-.pdf Alternate source copy	WI	Apr 28, 2025 FDD issue date	Restricted
1720789360	MN_31391-202404-06_merle-norman-cosmetics-inc.pdf Canonical 2024 analysis	MN	Jun 10, 2024	Restricted
1213591271	MN_31391-202404-07_merle-norman-cosmetics-inc.pdf Alternate source copy	MN	Jun 10, 2024	Restricted
146483	509680_Franchise__Merle_Norman_Cosmetics__Inc___Virginia_146483.pdf Alternate source copy	VA	Apr 23, 2024 FDD issue date	Restricted
142549	509680_Franchise__Merle_Norman_Cosmetics__Inc___North Dakota_142549.pdf Alternate source copy	ND	Apr 23, 2024 FDD issue date	Restricted
146627	442720_Franchise__Merle_Norman_Cosmetics__Inc___South Dakota_146627.pdf Alternate source copy	SD	Apr 23, 2024 FDD issue date	Restricted
68910	509680_Franchise__Merle_Norman_Cosmetics__Inc___Virginia_68910.pdf Canonical 2023 analysis	VA	Apr 24, 2023 FDD issue date	Restricted
64102	509680_Franchise__Merle_Norman_Cosmetics__Inc___North Dakota_64102.pdf Alternate source copy	ND	Apr 24, 2023 FDD issue date	Restricted
69258	442720_Franchise__Merle_Norman_Cosmetics__Inc___South Dakota_69258.pdf Alternate source copy	SD	Apr 24, 2023 FDD issue date	Restricted
23907	509680_Franchise__Merle_Norman_Cosmetics__Inc___Virginia_23907.pdf Alternate source copy	VA	Apr 28, 2022 FDD issue date	Restricted
18959	509680_Franchise__Merle_Norman_Cosmetics__Inc___North Dakota_18959.pdf Canonical 2022 analysis	ND	Apr 28, 2022 FDD issue date	Restricted
25661	442720_Franchise__Merle_Norman_Cosmetics__Inc___South Dakota_25661.pdf Alternate source copy	SD	Apr 28, 2022 FDD issue date	Restricted

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